3 Sols 1795-1798 front 3 Sols 1795-1798 back
3 Sols 1795-1798 photo

3 Sols

 
Billon 1.92 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1795-1798
Value
3 Sols (1⁄51)
Currency
Thaler (1795-1838)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.92 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#43863
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Value within wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POST · TENEBRAS · LUX
TROIS
SOLS
1798

Interesting fact

The 3 Sols coin from the City of Geneva, made of Billon and weighing 1.92g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had a significant impact on the City of Geneva, which was a independent republic at the time. The coin was minted during this period of upheaval, and its design and production were likely influenced by the political and economic changes that were taking place.